Technology and School
Sarah Frank, EDU/315
What are the differences in student and teacher use of technology? How has this evolved?
Today students use technology more than teachers and for different reasons. Students use technology to communicate, download information, etc, as it is the domain they are most familiar with. Teachers use technology when presenting something to the class or working on a project.
With the evolution of technology, the use for paper has declined and people are using newer methods to accomplish their goals. While paper hasn't been eliminated from the picture completely, we're not seeing things like encyclopedias being printed and with online schools, we're noticing that textbooks are becoming ebooks.
With the evolution of technology, the use for paper has declined and people are using newer methods to accomplish their goals. While paper hasn't been eliminated from the picture completely, we're not seeing things like encyclopedias being printed and with online schools, we're noticing that textbooks are becoming ebooks.
What further expectations should be in place in classroom use of technology?
An expectation that should exist is students understanding how to search and locate accurate information on the Internet. Since the Internet is now in the palms of our hands, it's easy to use a search engine to find an answer, but is that answer always the right answer? Most of the time it it is not which leads a students to writing about something completely wrong without realizing their mistake. With proper instruction, students will be able to navigate through articles online and be able to decipher what it true versus false.
What staff development might be indicated by this video series?
Not Just Reading
Literacy will mean more for students when we redefine what this means for them in the 21st century as oppose to what it meant before. If students are just reading, they are not thinking critically about the information they are working on.
Understanding Tools to Use
In a class of second graders, it's not expected of them to write a long paper about a subject they're learning. While dioramas and other projects may have worked in the past, today's students call for more technology tools such as videos, animations and more to help students communicate what they are learning.
Teleconnection
Education has been limited to the classroom regardless of the hundreds of years of experience that thousands of teachers bring to the table. The education industry needs to have a system or platform where teachers can connect about their experiences and help each other.
What social media concerns should be addressed at the school level? How might this best occur?
While social media has become popular, it is important to understand the drawbacks it brings. Concerns that parents and teachers have that should be addressed are if students are truly engaged in the classroom, are students locating true information for their essays or projects and more. Another concern, specifically for parents, is if their child is being bullied via social media.
The best way to talk about issues with students is through the collaboration of teachers and parents. It's a known fact that consistency is key with children and the same goes for students. By having parents and teachers working together, there is no confusion and more information is provided depending on the skills everyone brings to the table.
The best way to talk about issues with students is through the collaboration of teachers and parents. It's a known fact that consistency is key with children and the same goes for students. By having parents and teachers working together, there is no confusion and more information is provided depending on the skills everyone brings to the table.
How will you, as a teacher role model, best address the needs of your students in technology use?
I am a true believer in constantly talking about something but doing so in different ways. If I were to teach history and constantly use the lecture method, no learning would occur. In fact, I'm sure my students would quickly lose interest and possibly fall asleep. By incorporating the importance of using technology into different learning plans, my students will have that constant reminder but not to the point that it leads them to neglecting their education or not caring at all.
References
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[Photo of books] 2012. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/tag/reading/
[Photo of diorama] 2009. Retrieved from http://www.webquest.hawaii.edu/kahihi/sciencedictionary/D/diorama.php
[Photo of collaboration via technology] 2016. Retrieved from http://www.mobidental.com.br/author/mobidental/
[Photo of teacher against a blackboard] 2016. Retrieved from http://www.expressionschallenge.com/new-teen-parenthood-campaign-grabs-citywide-attention/